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Research Paper 
Research Paper
Rubric Code: H55C68
By lsk9741
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  A

90 pts

B

80 pts

C

70 pts

D

60 pts

F

50 pts

Writing Style- Structure, Flow, Org

Maximum 30 points
A

The writing is clear and concrete. The paper flows and all sections follow a logical order. Paper contains an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
B

The writer does not ramble; the paper is carefully written and edited. Information clearly relates to the main idea or thesis. There is basic flow from one section to the next.
C

The writing is generally clear. Meaning is confusing. Text is repetitious. Flow from one section to the next is flawed and/or not all paragraphs follow in a logical order
D

The writing is vague and it is difficult to understand what the writer is trying to express. Information is disorganized. Little or no Introduction, Body, or Conclusion.
F

Writing is convoluted, the reader is unable to understand what the writer is trying to express. No conclusion and/or other needed parts.
Mechanics

Maximum 25 points
A

No grammatical, spelling or puntuation errors
B

Almost no grammatical, spelling or puntuation errors
C

A few grammatical, spelling or puntuation errors
D

Numerous grammatical, spelling or puntuation errors
F

The paper is full of grammatical, spelling or puntuation errors.
Sources

Maximum 15 points
A

Excellent reliabilty and variety of sources. Use of source's information within the paper is effective and necessary.
B

Adequate reliabilty and variety of sources. Use of source's information within the paper is effective, though used more than necessary.
C

Poor reliabilty and variety of sources. Use of source's information within the paper is effective, though used much more than necessary.
D

Extremely poor reliabilty and variety of sources. Use of source's information within the paper is used much more than necessary and is the bulk of the work.
F

No sources used or cited and/or unreliable sources used. Almost, or all of the paper, is copied from sources. No original work.**will result in an "F" for the paper
Documentation of sources

Maximum 15 points
A

All sources are documented internally according to the APA format
B

All sources are documented internally but a few are not in the correct APA format
C

Most sources are documented internally and/or many are not in the correct APA format
D

Many sources are not documented internally and/or many are not in the correct APA format
F

None or nearly no sources documented inside the body of the paper
Works Cited

Maximum 15 points
A

Works cited page is error free and correct APA format. Required number of sources
B

Works cited page contains few errors in APA format. Required number of sources
C

Works cited page contains several errors in APA format. Required number of sources
D

Works cited page contains numerous errors in APA format. Not required number of sources
F

No works cited page. Not required number of sources




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